| Parliament name |
National Assembly |
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| Structure of parliament |
Unicameral |
| Affiliation to the IPU |
Yes |
| Affiliation date(s) |
1992 - |
| LEADERSHIP |
| President |
Margaret Nnananyana Nasha (F)
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| Notes |
Elected on 21 Oct. 2009. |
| Secretary General |
Barbara Dithapo (F)
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| Notes |
19.10.2009 - |
| COMPOSITION |
| Members (statutory / current number) |
63 / 63 |
PERCENTAGE OF WOMEN
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| Women (current number) |
5 (7.94%) |
| Mode of designation |
Directly elected 57
Other 6 |
| Notes |
Other:
- Four members nominated by the President and elected by the National Assembly;
- Two ex officio members (the President of the Republic and the Attorney General).
The statutory number of members includes the Speaker, who may be appointed from outside the National Assembly. |
| Term |
5 years |
| Last renewal dates |
16 October 2009
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| CONTACT INFORMATION |
| Address |
National Assembly
P.O. Box 240
GABORONE
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| Phone |
(267) 3616 800 |
| Fax |
(267) 3914 376 |
| E-mail |
parliament@gov.bw
wmooketsi@gov.bw |
| Website |
http://www.parliament.gov.bw/
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